Blog Posts in November, 2020

Can a QDRO be drafted pursuant to a divorce from Bed and Board?

Terry from Annapolis, MD asks, "Can a QDRO be drafted pursuant to a divorce from Bed and Board?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "Yes, so long as ...
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If the Participant has already started receiving benefits can the benefit option be changed to award a survivor benefit if not the selected benefit at the Participant's benefit commencement date?

Georgia from Scottsdale, AZ asks, "If the Participant has already started receiving benefits can the benefit option be changed to award a survivor benefit if not the selected benefit at the ...
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I can't get my former spouse to sign the QDRO - how do I get the QDRO filed?

Jim from Tampa, FL asks, "I can’t get my former spouse to sign the QDRO – how do I get the QDRO filed?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, ...
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What is the function of the Plan Administrator/Recordkeeper and what is this Plan's method of QDRO implementation?

Kennedy from Rochester, NY asks, "What is the function of the Plan Administrator/Recordkeeper and what is this Plan’s method of QDRO implementation?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of ...
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What is the difference between Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group and other QDRO preparation services online?

Janet from Fresno, CA asks, "What is the difference between Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group and other QDRO preparation services online?" Pension Evaluators ...
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Is the Alternate Payee able to begin receiving benefits before the Participant separates from service or begins receiving benefits?

Joe from Fort Worth, TX asks, "Is the Alternate Payee able to begin receiving benefits before the Participant separates from service or begins receiving benefits?" Pension Evaluators & ...
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Do all QDROs have the same provisions?

Susanne from McLean, VA asks, "Do all QDROs have the same provisions?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "No. Each QDRO we craft has different ...
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Do I Need a QDRO?

Taylor from Poughkeepsie, NY asks, "Do I need a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "If you or your spouse earned retirement benefits through ...
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What is a QDRO?

Alexander from Queens, NY asks, "What is a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "The acronym "QDRO” is defined as a Qualified ...
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